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The Claxton Elementary School Health Program: merging perceptions and behaviors to identify problems

S E Landis1, C L Janes

  • 1Schools of Medicine and Public Health, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, USA.

The Journal of School Health
|September 1, 1995
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Community-Oriented Primary Care (COPC) principles guided a school health program in North Carolina. Needs assessments involving parents and teachers prioritized nutrition and self-concept for improving children's health behaviors.

Area of Science:

  • Community Health
  • Pediatric Health
  • Health Education

Background:

  • The Claxton Elementary School Health Program aimed to enhance community health in a mid-sized city.
  • Community-Oriented Primary Care (COPC) principles were adopted to guide program development.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To implement a community-based health program using COPC principles.
  • To identify and prioritize key health concerns within a school community.

Main Methods:

  • Formation of a health advisory board with parents, teachers, and physicians.
  • Comprehensive needs assessment including focus groups and surveys for children and parents.
  • Prioritization of identified health problems by the advisory board.

Main Results:

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  • Teachers, children, and parents reached consensus on perceived health issues.
  • Nutrition and self-concept were identified as the most critical areas for program development.
  • Community involvement was integral to needs identification and prioritization.

Conclusions:

  • Community-based needs assessments are effective for developing targeted health programs.
  • Prioritizing specific health behaviors like nutrition and self-concept can improve children's health.
  • Engaging the target population is crucial for successful community health initiatives.